Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,231, Shelton Eidson, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Eidson, Shelton
S. 32,231
CONTENTS

Georgia 23.845.
Shelton Eickson of Morgan in the State of Geo: who was a priv in the Regt commanded by Captain Woodson of the Regt commanded by Col Bluford in the line line for 18 months Tw.
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Apr 54. and sent to M rs W. Porter. Madison Ct — Ga
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 54 180 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 30 — $ 210 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath Rice — Clerk. Book C Vol. 6 Page 89
Les H. Lumpkin
Dec 24/56 Hortense Warner Jan 24/1857.
Rate of death and in ar.

Shelton Eddins
Yrs 26.3/45.
on V th Control
Aamla purchase 18 months $60.

State of Georgia } On this 8 th day of February Morgan County } 1834 personally appeared before the Court of Ordinary of the County and State aforesaid Shelton Edison a resident of Morgan County and State of Georgia aged about Eighty one years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the the year 1779. in the County of Bedford and State of Virginia under the command of Captain Hugh Woodson first Lieutenant William Porter rendered -served at Petersburg Virginia the Detachment commanded by Col. Abram Buford. advanced from thence to Charleston South Carolina but could not get in consequence of the enemy having surrounded the City after the surrender of the City to the British Col. Buford commenced his retreat & at a place near a place called the Hanging roack in the State of South Carolina. Col. Buford was defeated & a great part of his men either killed or wounded, after the defeat retreated & encamped at Chesfield Courthouse in the State of Virginia until after Gen. Gates defeat marched to Hillsborough

from thence I was despatched to carry some Tories to Halifax Halifax County Virginia and some British to Albemarle Barracks. and having passed to Halifax and gave up the Tories went from thence to Richmond in the State of Virginia and there was discharged my term of enlistment having expired some time in the year 1780. The precise time this Applicant cannot precisely state, which contained the full term of Eighteen months. this Applicant further states that he has no other evidence and knows of no person by whom he could establish the same. He relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present. and he declares that his name is not on the pension of roll of any Agency in any State Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Asst. John W. Sorles CC03
Shelton X Gidson mark.
Georgia Morgan County And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states day and date above written - Elijah E Jones J.J.C.      Van Leonard J.J.C. William Porter J.J.C.

Georgia Morgan County I John W. Porter Clerk of the Court of Ordinary do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings in the matter of the application of Shelton Gibson for a pension In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office February 8 th day 1831
John W. Porter C. Clk.

Shelton Gibson a revolutionary soldier died August 1. 1834 A pension was allowed him by the government before his death. His widow who survived him died July 15. 1841. The question I wish answered is are the children of Shelton Gibson - entitled to any thing under the Pension Act? The mother received nothing during her lifetime. Neither the old man - nor any of the family - have ever got any land. If the children can claim I should be obliged by being furnished with the necessary forms. John W. Parker - I think - was the agent of Shelton Gibson it would be likely his children - let me know how much money was paid out to him. They are of the opinion that some- thing was due at the time of their father's

decease. One of them being a Spaniard supported by the clergy of Athlone County - The best deal is a deal - they are both to hire & the public to hunt up what ever may be coming of any thing.
To Gov. Cobb asks to be absent after a few days - for some time - he hopes the union to the foregoing queries - had best be directed to me at this place -
Yrs. Very Respectfully A. Thros. Georgia -

November 30, 1934
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Shelton Eidson-S.32231 BA-J/AWF aw
Hazel Eidson Berrien Springs Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of several soldiers, and the War of 1812 record of Daniel Weaver.
There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the War of the Revolution of a Silas Brown as described by you, nor of Henry and John Eidson and Eleazer Hannum. No records of Beall and Hayden soldiers, could be identified, nor the War of 1812 record of Daniel Weaver.
The full names of soldiers are essential in making a search of the records and if possible, approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given names of widows.
The record of Shelton Eidson is given herein as found in pension claim, S. 32231, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
Shelton Eidson enlisted in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1779, served in Captain Hughes Woodpen's company, Colonel Abraham Buford's Virginia regiment; he was at the battle of Hanging Rock, and after Gates Defeat was sent with some Tories to Halifax County, Virginia, and some British to Albemarle Barracks, and

was discharged in Richmond in 1780, having served eighteen months.
The soldier, Shelton Eidson, was allowed pension on his application executed February 8, 1834, at which time he was aged about eightyone years and living in Morgan County, Georgia.
He died August 1, 1834, and his widow died July 15, 1841. Reference was made to surviving children, their names not given, nor is the name of the widow shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

MSVf
June 12, 1926
Mrs. F. O. Smith 5017 Kensington Ave., St. Louis, MO.
Madam:
I have to advise you that on October 22, 1924 you were furnished the history of Shelton Eideon, and owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, a history of the same Revolutionary War soldier is furnished only once to each inquirer.
In order to identify any particular soldier named John Johnson, in addition to the information that he served in the Virginia Line, as much as possible of the following data is essential: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and the given name of widow.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
She had also had it in 1914. I had been advised how to obtain lack payment etc

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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October 22, 1924.
Mrs. F. C. Smith, 5017 Kensington Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32231, it appears that Shelton Eidson enlisted in Bedford County, Virginia in 1779 and served eighteen months as a private in Captain Hughes Woodson's Company, Colonel Abram Buford's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 8, 1834, while a resident of Morgan County, Georgia. He died August 1, 1834.
Widow and children are referred to, but no names are stated, and the widow died July 15, 1841. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
P.F. 32,261
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Shelton Eidson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779 18 mos. Pvt. Hughes Hardison Abram Buford Va.            
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Bedford Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb'y 8, 1834. His d. al.
Residence at date of application, Morgan Co. Ga.
Age at date of application, about 81 years. Died Aug. 1, 1834
Remarks: Widow and children referred to but no names are stated. Widow died July 15-1841.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

V.L.H.
Rev. War Section.
August 27, 1914.
Mrs. Nora Johnson Smith. 519 North 12th Street. East St. Louis. Ills.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 24 th instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land was made on account of his services, and in order to identify such a claim, if filed, for John Johnson, in addition to his name, some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after service, approximate dates of his birth and death, given name of his widow.
Very respectfully,
E.C. Nieman Acting Commissioner.
The last payment of pension of Shelton Eidson S.F. 32231 Rev was at the Ga. Agency on Certificate numbered 23,843-

Berrien Springs, Michigan Nov. 10 - '34
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
I am seeking information concerning the following and have been told by the Adjutant General's office that you might have the same in the pension records.
Revolutionary soldiers —
not off Silas Brown — Easthampton, Mass. not a
O Sgt., Eleazer Hannum — Southhampton, Mass.
Ensign Henry Eidson — Bedford Co., Va.
or John Eidson " " "
Shelton Eidson Virginia
any other Eidsons from Va.
War of 1812 — David Weaver — Winchester, Frederick Co., Va.
more any Revolutionary Bealls & Haydens from Va.
Thank you,
Hazel Eidson Berrien Springs Michigan.

Address ✓
MRS FRANK C. SMITH 5017 KENSINGTON AVENUE ST. LOUIS, MO.
April 3-1926
Bureau of Pensions - Rev. War Section -
Gentlemen - Please forward to me any record of my Great Grandfather - John Johnson - enlisted with  VA. line - also record of Shelton Eidson - Va line - whose daughter was my grandmother. Have heard their family tradition - that John Johnson was Capt - and again that he was a private - but he was a pensioner - also Shelton Eidson - Thank you - Nora Johnson Smith

St Louis Mo - Sept 26 - 1924
Dept of the Interior Rev. War Section - Washington D.C. -
Gentlemen - I am anxious for the war record of my great grand father, Shelton Eddison, he enlisted in Va - 1779. Bedford Co. - Capt Woodson. Col. Buford. He was a pensioner and died in Morgan Co. Ga - 1834. Any data you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours (Mrs Frank C.) Nora J. Smith.
6017 Kensington Av, Mo.

East St Louis Ill Aug 24 - 14
Gentlemen - My mother's great grandfather - Shelton Eddison of Va W. war - served under Capt. Woodson - was a pensioner. Please tell me where last payment was made. I'm anxious for no. of the certificate.

my paternal grt grandfather - John #3 Johnson - was also a pensioner - in Va line - Thanking you for any info formation I may receive I am
Cordially
Mrs. S. C. Nora Johnson Smith
519 N. 12 th St.

for V. L. M.
for V. L. M.

32 231
Rev INVALID.
File No. 82, 231
Shelton Eidsen
Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 82 nd
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Aug. 7 Hist. to Mrs. F.C. Smith. Letter in W.F. 8, 413 Wilson Maddox.
1914 Aug. 27 - Mrs. F.C. Smith That last payment of pens. was made at La. Agency.
1924 - Oct. 22 - Hist to Mrs. F.C. Smith Aug.
1926 - June 12 - Mrs. F.C. Smith advised, hist. furnished only once - M.W.W.F.
1934 - Nov. 30 - Hist to Hugel Eidsen.

Finance Office, Nov. 22, 1856.
Sir:
In reply to your inquiry, you are informed that the question of the legality of the payment of any sum of money due to a widow or her child to be child, a child are now submitted to the Attorney General for his decision. It is stated that the question affecting the children of the mother of Shelton Edson will be added to any sum due to her provided she was named to the said Shelton prior to the last term of his service, or prior to 1838. In the first case, the claim should be rejected under the act of July 4, 1836; in the second, under

The Act of July 7, 1838. The same acts under the act of July 15, 1834, at the date of the death, which or made pro- vision for medals of Reindeer soldiers and on, medals, ordered.
Joseph G. Lumpkin Minister
Joseph G. Lumpkin Esq Athens Geo.

Hon H Warner
Jany 24/57
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Pension Office,
January 24, 1857.
Sir,
I have the honor to state that it has been decided to to continue to pay arrears of pension due to widows of Revolutionary soldiers to their surviving children,
Before, however, I can answer, satisfactorily, as to the rights of the children of the deceased widow of Shelton Endress of Ga I must be informed as to the date of her marriage,
Hon Hiram Warner H. J. Root

Athens
11. Nov 1856
Sir,
I request that you will give the information asked for in the enclosed Memorandum & direct your answer to Hon Joseph Henry Lumpkin Athens Ga
By so doing you will much oblige
Yours & Norman Cobb

Washington 30 th Dec 1856
Sir,
Herewith I hand you the enclosed paper - received last night from Judge Lumpkin of Ga Allow me to inquire whether the question referred to in your letter of the 22 nd Nov has been decided by the Atorney Genl, and if so, what are the rights of the applicants under it?
Yours
Geo B Whiting Comm of Pensions Washington
Very respectfully Your Obt Servt William Warren